Maintenance Repairer I

Maintenance Repairer I

TI.EL.26.27.0779

Posted Date: November 4, 2026

Closing November 15, 2026

Employment Type: 2 Hourly

Division: Building Operations Division

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: Happy Valley - Goose Bay (College of the North Atlantic)

Salary: $22.05- $24.19 per hour (CG-22)

Allowances:

Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

This position performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work across the building trades in the maintenance, repair and operations of assigned buildings at various Government Offices and buildings in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area and the Campus of the College of the North Atlantic, in accordance with approved safety practices and codes. S/he maintains buildings in good condition through preventative maintenance work such as painting, plastering and minor repair work; performs minor plumbing repairs; operates power tools including table saws, electric drills, voltage meter and equipment such as a lawn mower/tractor, floor scrubbers, vacuum and snow blower; maintains and repairs equipment; performs minor electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, switches and light fixtures; maintains grounds in a clean and well groomed condition; performs cleaning and janitorial work; oversees security of building; picks up and delivers items such as mail, building supplies and laundry/linens; moves and assembles office furniture, installs shelving, etc.; completes reports such as incident reports or inspection reports; orders and manages various cleaning supplies and equipment parts; shovels snow and performs ice control; ensures all doorways and emergency exits are accessible; ensures that all life safety systems such as fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc. are in working order; responds when alarms are activated; removes fire hazards and reports safety hazards; performs annual maintenance checks on various pieces of equipment and/or building structure. The work is both scheduled and incidental. This position works with other trades staff and occupants as necessary to the orderly functioning of the facility. Performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in the various building trades (building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical) in the maintenance and repair of large institutions or similar buildings at the semi-skilled level
2. Completion of high school (or equivalent)
3. Clearly demonstrate the ability to report to the College within one half hour of notification of after-duty call

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge across the building trades in the maintenance and repair of large institutions or similar buildings at the semi-skilled level.
2. Knowledge of building safety issues and practices.
3. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
4. Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
5. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent and satisfactory Driver's Abstract.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. The successful candidate must be able to report to the work location within one half hour of notification of after-duty call.
2. Shift work is required to cover responsibilities which cannot be met with the remaining complement of staff.
3. Required to be accessible to address issues on an emergency basis with respect to concerns arising from events and unexpected situations outside of normal business hours.
4. Work is performed both inside and outside the site, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
5. The demands of the job may be physically demanding at times (lifting, bending, stand or walk for extended periods of time, etc.)
6. Required to wear safety equipment such as safety boots, hardhat, safety vests, safety glasses and personal protection measures when required.

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity, please call Craig Compton, Building Manager, at (709) 896-3665 or [email protected]

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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